Belmont Betting - Top Picks For Saturday
It's almost time to make your Belmont betting picks at the racebook! The great question, though, is where to put your money. Let's examine a few top picks for the big race; some are favorites, while others are the boom-or-bust picks that can make you rich.
MINE THAT BIRD
Belmont Stakes betting line: +200
There's no arguing his status as the consensus pick to win. He shocked the world when he won the Kentucky Derby as a huge underdog, but he won't be underestimated again. The 1 1/2-mile Belmont track is the longest of the Triple Crown races, meaning it favors horses with good stamina. Mine That Bird specializes in hanging back in the pack and coming from behind -- he won't the Derby that way and almost stole the Preakness from Rachel Alexandra that way -- so he's set up well to win here. It also doesn't hurt that his main competition, Rachel Alexandra, isn't running, as that means he gets jockey Calvin Borel back. With a win, Borel can capture the jockey's Triple Crown, so he'll be extra-motivated to push Mine That Bird to the limit.
CHARITABLE MAN
Belmont Stakes betting line: +300
He's perhaps the No. 2 contender according to those betting online, and with good reason. He's three for three on dirt and two for two at Belmont, plus he's very fast, so he could dominate. His main knock is that he's never run a race this long, so his stamina will be put to the test.
DUNKIRK
Belmont Stakes betting line: +400
He's almost the antithesis of Charitable Man in that his stats entering the race aren't impressive (11th at the Kentucky Derby) but he does have the great stamina needed to compete in the Belmont odds. He could run the whole race at close to peak speed, so he can't be counted out.
CHOCOLATE CANDY
Belmont Stakes betting line: +1000
A solid but unspectacular pick, he was fifth at the Kentucky Derby. He has two stakes wins this year, so momentum is on his side. He also has good enough stamina to compete against the field, so he's a good racebook bet to be in the hunt on Saturday.
MINER'S ESCAPE
Belmont Stakes betting line: +1500
Could he be the best sleeper pick? His owner/trainer team won the last Belmont Stakes with their horse Da'Tara, so they know what it takes to succeed. If you bet on sports and like to go for the big win, he's worth considering.
Sportsbook pick: Mine That Bird. He's the boring choice, but this race suits his off-the-pace style so well.
--BetOnline.com
It's almost time to make your Belmont betting picks at the racebook! The great question, though, is where to put your money. Let's examine a few top picks for the big race; some are favorites, while others are the boom-or-bust picks that can make you rich.
MINE THAT BIRD
Belmont Stakes betting line: +200
There's no arguing his status as the consensus pick to win. He shocked the world when he won the Kentucky Derby as a huge underdog, but he won't be underestimated again. The 1 1/2-mile Belmont track is the longest of the Triple Crown races, meaning it favors horses with good stamina. Mine That Bird specializes in hanging back in the pack and coming from behind -- he won't the Derby that way and almost stole the Preakness from Rachel Alexandra that way -- so he's set up well to win here. It also doesn't hurt that his main competition, Rachel Alexandra, isn't running, as that means he gets jockey Calvin Borel back. With a win, Borel can capture the jockey's Triple Crown, so he'll be extra-motivated to push Mine That Bird to the limit.
CHARITABLE MAN
Belmont Stakes betting line: +300
He's perhaps the No. 2 contender according to those betting online, and with good reason. He's three for three on dirt and two for two at Belmont, plus he's very fast, so he could dominate. His main knock is that he's never run a race this long, so his stamina will be put to the test.
DUNKIRK
Belmont Stakes betting line: +400
He's almost the antithesis of Charitable Man in that his stats entering the race aren't impressive (11th at the Kentucky Derby) but he does have the great stamina needed to compete in the Belmont odds. He could run the whole race at close to peak speed, so he can't be counted out.
CHOCOLATE CANDY
Belmont Stakes betting line: +1000
A solid but unspectacular pick, he was fifth at the Kentucky Derby. He has two stakes wins this year, so momentum is on his side. He also has good enough stamina to compete against the field, so he's a good racebook bet to be in the hunt on Saturday.
MINER'S ESCAPE
Belmont Stakes betting line: +1500
Could he be the best sleeper pick? His owner/trainer team won the last Belmont Stakes with their horse Da'Tara, so they know what it takes to succeed. If you bet on sports and like to go for the big win, he's worth considering.
Sportsbook pick: Mine That Bird. He's the boring choice, but this race suits his off-the-pace style so well.
--BetOnline.com
